Commissioners, Trustees, Friends and Foundations all need support!
CPLA is here to help you get the information you need to support your Public Library!
Trustees and Commissioners
- Tool Kit
- Training
- Trustee Tips
- Finding new board members
Friends of the Library
- How to start a Friends of the Library
- South Carolina Friends Poll
- Understanding Board Member Needs
- Handbook for Connecticut Libraries
- Recruiting and training volunteers
Foundations
- Recent research on Public Library Foundations:
- Why Endowments?:
- Fundraising Training for Foundation Boards
Advocacy
- Because Advocacy Never Stops
- ALA’s Advocacy University
- Speak Out Guide
- Library Advocacy Now!
- Turning the Page: Supporting Libraries, Strengthening Communities
Links
Additional Resources
- American Library Association (ALA)
- ALA One Book, One Community
- United For Libraries: an Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
- California Library Association (CLA)
- California School Library Association
- Federal Legislation
- Library Legislation Information
- California State Library
- Senator Diane Feinstein
- Senator Kamala Harris (Vice Presidential candidate)
Contact Us
California Public Library Advocates
PO Box 3159
Napa, CA 94558